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George H. Englesby Elementary School

Elementary School · Dracut

1580 Lakeview Ave, Dracut, MA 01826

Enrollment

537

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,100 of 1,793

In Dracut

#2 of 6

public schools

In district

#2 of 6

Dracut

Academic growth

7.0 / 10

Very Good

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George H. Englesby Elementary School

5.7/10

Elementary School in Dracut · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.0/10

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4.7/10

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About George H. Englesby Elementary School

George H. Englesby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dracut, MA, part of Dracut. George H.

Englesby Elementary School serves approximately 537 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. George H. Englesby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for George H. Englesby Elementary School show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.0
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,777
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

George H. Englesby Elementary School — Students at George H. Englesby Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 42.3% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 48.7% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 72 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
41.5%
ELA
53.5%
2019
Math
46.5%
ELA
58.5%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
46.8%
2023
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
39.7%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
38.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.

How George H. Englesby Elementary School Compares

See how George H. Englesby Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
39th percentile in MA
Academic
5.9/10
Average
Growth
7.0/10
Very Good
Environment
2.1/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.8%

Location

1580 Lakeview Ave, Dracut, MA 01826

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering George H. Englesby Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bartlett Community Partnership (rated 7.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Lowell), which scores notably higher. Another option is STE JEANNE D'ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Lowell), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Joseph McAvinnue (rated 6.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Lowell), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Dracut, see our Dracut schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Justus C. Richardson Middle School Dracut 0.1 mi 5.0
Dracut Senior High Dracut 0.2 mi 4.7
Brookside Elementary Dracut 0.3 mi 3.3
STE JEANNE D'ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lowell 1.4 mi 6.8
Joseph McAvinnue Lowell 1.7 mi 6.7
Dr An Wang School Lowell 2.0 mi 4.2
Greenmont Avenue Dracut 1.6 mi 6.0
Pawtucketville Memorial Lowell 2.1 mi 4.4
Bartlett Community Partnership Lowell 2.2 mi 7.4
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary Lowell 2.2 mi 6.7
Greenhalge Lowell 2.0 mi 5.2
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School Lowell 2.4 mi 7.1
SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL AND EDUCATION CENTER Lowell 2.3 mi 6.2
Lowell High Lowell 2.4 mi 4.5
HELLENIC AMERICAN ACADEMY Lowell 2.5 mi 6.5
S Christa McAuliffe Elementary Lowell 2.1 mi 4.6
Henry J Robinson Middle Lowell 2.2 mi 5.7
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lowell 2.8 mi 5.4
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Lowell 2.6 mi 3.8
Lowell Community Charter Public School Lowell 2.7 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01826 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$111,451

Median Home Value

$466,200

Median Rent

$1,740/mo

Population

32,373

College Educated

35.3%

Homeownership

79.8%

Avg Commute

29.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Median Age

41.9

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Sippican Marion, MA 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about George H. Englesby Elementary School

What grades does George H. Englesby Elementary School serve?

George H. Englesby Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend George H. Englesby Elementary School?

George H. Englesby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George H. Englesby Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at George H. Englesby Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George H. Englesby Elementary School rank in MA?

George H. Englesby Elementary School ranks #1,100 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is George H. Englesby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

George H. Englesby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at George H. Englesby Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George H. Englesby Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is George H. Englesby Elementary School a charter school?

No, George H. Englesby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George H. Englesby Elementary School a Title I school?

No, George H. Englesby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%

District

Dracut
District Enrollment
3,543
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,777
District Rank
#2 of 6

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